"Logy Handling 2004"

[steppan2004]

Just purchased a 2004 C5, with 14,000 mi and original run flats in excellent condition. I test dove a 2002 that handled like a dream, but the the 2004 seems heavy and logy...any suggestions...steppan2004

 

[82ColEd]

Sorry cant help you with your question, but wanted to

Welcome you to the CAC!

Pretty sure, someone with knowledge about a 2004 will come along and help out.


-Stefan

 

[bossvette]

the 2002 was most likely a Z51; what suspension does the 2004 have?

 

[jrose7004]

It could be the original equipment run flats! Welcome to CAC!

 

[XLR8]

Can't help with your issue, but wanted to say hi and welcome to the !!

Jane Ann

 

[Yoda]

steppan2004 ~ Welcome to the Corvette Action Center Community ~

& Welcome

By "Logy Handling" do you mean rides kind of ROUGH..
I drove a Silver 2003 before finding our 03 Anniversary and the Silver drove and rode great, the Anniversary rode like a 2"x4" sliding down the rode, every little seperation in the pavement was a jolt and the pot holes :eek

If you have the select ride feature, you might want to do a search for Rough Ride or you can review this thread that Helped me Yellow Tags / Shock Stuffers

Welcome aboard and enjoy the

Bud

 

[jhecox]

Welcome to the CAC Steppan2004.

How about some pictures?

 

[steppan2004]

I don't know, I'm really new to this hobby. I would guess the base level. Steppan2004

 

[billyz06-2003]

welcome

 

[bill81vette]

Welcome to CAC!!!!
enjoy!!!

 

[bossvette]

http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/specs/c5/2004/suspcomp.html

I have never driven runflats; mine has had conventional tires since I bought it in 2004 it rides smooth and handles with the Kuhmos that are on it now. I'm closing in on 120,000 miles on the Odometer.

I tend to agree with jrose old tires can effect handling and ride quite a bit

 

[hoosierdaddy]

Welcome to CORVETTE ACTION CENTER; glad you could join us

As far as the rough ride it may be the "Run Flats" I hear the original Goodyears are pretty stiff. I have "Run Flats" on my 2000 C-5 but they are Firestone "Fire Hawks". I will be the first to admit they are rougher than conventional they have to be to run without any air for a period of time. I have drove and rode in C-5's without the run flats and they are smoother but without a spare tire I will put up with some of that to get off the road if I have a flat. This is just me most change them out right away; but then again I don't drive mine everyday either hnoes If you have select -a- ride that may be it too; but I bet the one you drove had conventionals and your 2004 has the Goodyear Runflats, it does make a difference

Bill

 

[steppan2004]

Thank you...my bet is original run flats..Thank you all! Step

 

[67vet]

Welcome to the CAC.